If the trunk of your car seems to be a place that random junk goes to die, there's no time like the present to clean it out. Thankfully, the decluttering masters at Unclutterer have a great guide to doing so. We all probably have too much junk in our respective trunks, but there are some important things to keep in the back of your car, as well.

The first thing that Unclutterer notes you have to do is decide what's going to live in your trunk and what isn't—that makes sense, but before you keep too much, they suggest a few things worth considering, like a collison kit, first aid kit, cell phone charger, and all of your car's documentation (manuals, registration, insurance card, etc) in the glove compartment. In your trunk, you should definitely make room for an emergency car kit (likely with another, more well-stocked first aid kit), a change of clothes, and some good warm blankets. They also suggest a tip I'm really fond of: keeping a roll of coins in the map pockets or the compartment between seats for tolls, parking, and other expenses.

That list isn't terribly new, but if it's been on your "meaning to do" list, go ahead and take the time to scratch it off as soon as you can. Grab a milk crate or an office organizer, they say, and load it up with your essentials and tuck it into a corner of your trunk. If you have money to spend, you can pick up a trunk organizer, but milk crates work just as well. You should also keep a few things specific to your climate and environment too—if your winters tend to be really bad, keep some ice melt or kitty litter in your trunk in a milk jug or other resealable container with a handle.

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What essentials do you keep in your trunk, or in the glove compartment? Let us know in the discussions below.